Online vintage powerhouse Miishka (34,000 FB fans qualifies you as a powerhouse) is bringing it's wares to the street next week. Thursday December 15th sees the gang setting up shop for one day only at St.Ali's house of coffee and hipsterdom. Bringing over 300 vintage and designer pieces into the real world for all to be inspired by and ultimately purchased, it's causing a stir amongst those in the know. For those of who new to Miishka, check the blog for a constant stream of incredible inspiration and use the Facebook page to snare the daily offerings of vintage designer goodness. WHAT Miishka Pop Up WHERE St. Ali, 12-18 Yarra Place, Sth Melbourne WHEN Thursday 15th December 10am - 7pm WEB Facebook Event [gallery link="file" columns="4" orderby="title"]

Melbourne Music Week is set to hit full throttle and there are a host of great gigs on around town. If you're looking for something with a bit of a harder slant, there's none better than Cherry Bar to bring the ruckus.This Friday sees The On Fires throwing down with The Resignators.Check out the host of events that are going on around you as part of Melbourne Music Week, this year is epic.The On FiresCherry Bar - Friday Nov 18AC/DC Lane, CBDDetails: Cherry Bar

Every Wednesday evening in Melbourne’s inner city suburbs, a group gathers to play the ukulele. Titled the Melbourne Ukulele Kollective, and outnumbered by beginners, the group is united through a passion for the instrument. Having performed at Federation Square and the Port Fairy Folk Festival, it might not be long ‘til you can claim you knew this group before they went commercial.If you’ve been watching the new TV program Fringe Lane, you’ll know what I’m on about. In only the show’s second week on air, Fringe Lane has featured segments on Melbourne’s Ukulele Kollective, St. Kilda’s Veg Out Community Garden, West Footscray’s Women’s Circus, and other quirky attributes of this city.Fringe Lane focuses on Melbourne’s art, fashion, food and music culture. Hosted by four young women, the show presents stories on emerging and undiscovered pastimes, enterprises and events that slip under the mainstream media radar. ‘We just felt there was no room on Australian television for something a bit different, a little left-of-centre, so this is our way of trying to change that’, says Fringe Lane Producer, Tahlia Azaria. Better yet, Fringe Lane is associated with Yourthworx Productions, enabling at-risk minors to get involved in the show’s production. Watch Fringe Lane, and you’ll be supporting Melbourne youths gain skills in editing, and operating cameras, audio and lights for the program. Fringe Lane Wednesday evenings 8:00pmChannel 31 (Digital Channel 44)Details: Fringe Lane

The crew from Acclaim Magazine have put together a fairly ridiculous line up for their upcoming forum series called Carbon.Amassing a 'who's who' of the street and counter culture from locally and abroad, there has undoubtedly never been a series to parallel this within the country.Start out with Futura, this guy owns graf. Bobby Hundreds from LA, Noah Callahan Beaver, current editor of Complex Magazine and a host more internationals.Locally Tristan Ceddia, the King of the Serps and current trendsetter at Ksubi pairs up with Jimmy Bliggs of Grand Scheme and local darlings Beci Orpin and Alex Weiland head the domestic team.A series of four forums entitled BEYOND THE BRAND, BUILDING A T SHIRT LABEL, CRAFTSMANSHIP AND IMAGINATION and THE ART OF HYPE cover some exciting niches that are doubtless going to be beneficial to a broad cross section of people from a host of industries or those looking for an excellent source of inspiration.There's also a host of side events on the bill including workshops and parties to get involved in. CARBON29th April - 1st May, Federation SquareDETAILS: Carbon

Bikefest kicks off today with an opening party at 1000£ Bend. Then for five days of mayhem a day and night schedule of forums, parties, cinema and group rides will ensue. Organised by the crew that bought you the Bicycle Film Festival, this event is certainly not just for the fixie hipsters. It’s a celebration of all things bicycle and is designed to spread the good word about cycling. Events such as free maintenance workshops, Laneway Cinema at Little Mule, The Tweed Ride (yes, a mass ride where tweed is compulsory) and heaps more provide something for everyone. We’ll keep you posted on the highlights. Bikefest, 1000£ Bend, 361 Little Lonsdale St, CBD 24 November – 28 November Details: Bikefest

So for those that haven't yet heard of or attended the Underground Cinema, let's just fill in the pieces. You buy your tickets for an upcoming event, get a text message of the location a day or two in advance and you never know whats going to play until you the film starts rolling.The point of all this is to capture some great venues that would never normally be privy to the flickering of a movie and show something that everyone will love.This time round, the events fall in line with Halloween. And if you're one of those people that will take any chance to put on some spooky threads, then you're in luck. Come as your choice of 90's goth or your best halloween get up and fit in with the rest of the kooks that will be creeping around these screenings.We can't tell you where it is, what's showing or who will be there. But we can tell you when it is and how to buy tickets.Underground Cinema, Saturday 30th and Sunday 31st Ocotber. Check the link for more details and screening times.Details: Underground CinemaTickets: Moshtix

The Bedroom PhilosophersThe 'Melbourne Music' event/festival/program thing that is running in conjunction with City of Melbourne and various partners is now in full swing. Check a bunch of awesome talent around the town, celebrating established and up and coming artists from Melbourne and further abroad. A bunch of free events are on the cards, like 'Live on the Tracks' a series of artists playing impromptu gigs on trams and trains around the city (be sure not to put any money in their hats). The bedroom Philosophers will be cruising the 86 tram, the very route which they take the piss out of hipsters in their album 'Songs from the 86 Tram'. Check the vids here if you haven't copped this yet. Check the closing concert on Sunday 10th October at City Square from 1 to 4pm. Those crazy little fluoro kids Keith! Party will be backing up Oh Mercy and the Puta Madre Brothers to close the festival out. Check the site for a detailed line up and enjoy some of Melbourne's best musical talent. Details: Melbourne Music

The Junior events are something we're a massive fan of. For any of you out there trying to break into the creative space in any form or move on up or pimp your ideas, this fresh networking event is a critical melting pot. This week, Penny Modra, the lady responsible for creating the lifeblood of content that feeds the hipster calendar across the nation (more commonly known as the thousands and threethousand.com.au locally) is laying down some giant deep sea pearls of wisdom. You really shouldn't need any incentive to attend, but the ability to listen to someone who knows a great deal more than you at a pub while sinking pints is a far cry from the nightmares of a high school career night. This is a great relaxed environment and the perfect surrounds to make some contacts, motivate you towards your goal and have some cheekys on a school night. Tonight from 7 at The Workers ClubCorner Brunswick and Gertrude St MapDetails: Junior

 If you haven't creeped down to the old Der Raum for a Melbourne Temperance Society event yet, then this is the one to hit. Our good buddy Greg Sanderson (Diageo Brand Ambassador and official booze nerd) is taking up a celebrity shift under the dangling bottles to put forth a tequila degustation. Before you go and write this off because of that bad time you had drinking tequila in the drains when you were 17, take some time to appreciate that this an amazingly complex and delightful spirit. Greg is the man to change your mind about tequila by taking you through some pure tasting notes and showing you the diverse mixability of the fine mexican spirit. On show are some of the best expressions from the houses of Jose Cuervo and Don Julio, with Greg using each to take you on a journey to 'flavour country' and make you fall in love with tequila. MTS events are always awesome, one of those rare opportunities to actually learn something while getting intoxicated. Seats are limited for these intimate events, so call, email, do what you can to secure a seat. ASAP. Monday 27th SeptemberCall 9428 0055Email ghpb@melbournetemperancesociety.com.au438 Church St Richmond MapDetails: MTS

The first in our line up of events for the State of Design festival is the free and phenomenal Gertrude St. Projection Festival. 23 Projection sites appear up and down Gertrude street every night from 9th -18th July. Download a map of the sites here. All the projections are based on this years theme - Me.You.Us.The projections are incredible and it's well worth grabbing a bite and some Gertrude's best spots like Ladro for some awesome pizza, The Builder's Arms for some pub love or hit Sentido Funf and enjoy a drink in the massive garden. Details: The Gertrude Association

Everyone is talking about Ketel One House Pop-Up bar at Guildford Lane Gallery. And simply finding the hidden location isn't enough to gain you entry. But never fear, we've got 10 Doubles to give away for Friday 2nd July from 6pm - 9pm, so you can go and check the hype, grab some free cocktails and get the low-down on what makes Ketel One Vodka the best thing to come out of Holland since.....clogs? If you want to hit the house all you have to do is email your name and age to ketelonersvp@splendidcomms.comInclude the Subject: Daily Melbourne - Ketel One House.There are 10 double passes to give away, but this will be your last chance before the house 'pops down' forever. *T&Cs ApplyWe hit some special events last week and got to speak to Bob Nolet, the current 'heir to the throne' and 11th generation distiller about the 'house' being in Melbourne. "We know from previous trips that Melbourne drinkers have more discerning palates, the bars and bartenders here are the best in the country and we think Melbourne is a great fit for the brand". So much so that Bob was on hand to personally take visitors to the house through a comparative tasting session three people at a time in a specially designed area. For a guy worth so much money, this dedication to teaching people about the quality of his product is genuine and special. And the attention pays off, with hundreds of people now learning the difference between good and bad vodka. While you're there marvel in the great pop-up vibe and craftsmanship that has gone into the house. With a tip of the hat to the craftsmanship that goes into creating Ketel One, the space has been put together by the creators of State of Design and featuring the great local talent of Ben Cobham, Geoffrey Nees, Tim McMonagle and more. The custom built space is impressive, so jump this chance to grab some free tickets! *Terms and Conditions: You must be at least 18 years or over to enter this competition. All winners will be entitled to two drinks per person, with no drinks available for purchase. Passes are valid for entry on July 2nd 2010. Passes are not transferable. Entries close 6pm Thursday 1st July 2010. 

Ever wanted to hang with a bunch of like minded cool advertising, creative, design, arts, media cool kids and just talk shop? Then listen to a bunch of dudes at the top of their game while smashing really cheap booze? Well the Junior guys did, so they started a ‘Union’. No eureka flag tattoos in sight at their events however. And now, these guys have a rep and some solid pull. They’ve got Barrie Barton of Right Angle Studio to come a talk about getting a start in the industry and just generally how good life is for those at the top instead of the bottom. It goes down tonight (and every first Wednesday of the month) at 1000 £ Bend. 1000 £ Bend – 361 Little Lonsdale St, City. 6pm kickoff. Map Details: Junior